Brazil has some of the most unique and important ecosystems in the world. I have helped develop computer methods that can automate the delineation of critical protection zones in Brazil, called Permanent Preservation Areas. These areas provide protection for biological diversity by prohibiting all economic uses of resources within their limits. However, finding these places…

I conducted a large-scale analysis using the Human-centered viewshed for all highways and freeways across North America. This analysis was created to explore the possibilities of identifying scenic highway drives automatically, to compare different highway segments across regions, and to help planners prioritize the rehabilitation of scenic areas. The analysis was conducted using a computer…

In partnership with Lees + Associates and Metro Vancouver, we developed a GIS-based gap analysis tool to assess the availability of outdoor recreational opportunities within Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, covering nearly 4 million residents. I led the database development to organize spatial data for all municipalities and regions. The database houses thousands of…